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2011 Subaru Outback
Compared with 2010

What's new for 2011.

Carried over from 2010 with the same trims, engines, power, and fuel economy.

Trims

6 configurations

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2011 Subaru Outback

2.5i

Horsepower
170
City MPG
19
Highway MPG
26
Engine
2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
6-speed manual
City / highway MPG
19 / 26
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
16 in
Ground clearance
8.7 in
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
3000 lb

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Roof rails with integrated and retractable cross bars
  • 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
  • 4-speaker audio system with MP3/WMA capability
  • Electronic parking brake with hill-holder function
  • Reclining rear seats
  • 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback
  • Cargo-area underfloor storage

The trims, side by side.

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

6 of 6 trims
2011 Subaru Outback · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5i
2.5i Premium
2.5i Limited
3.6R
3.6R Premium
3.6R Limited
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)19 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 2221 / 28 / 2418 / 24 / 2018 / 24 / 2018 / 24 / 20
Horsepower170 hp170 hp170 hp256 hp256 hp256 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R3.6R Premium3.6R Limited
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manualLineartronic CVT5-speed automatic5-speed automatic5-speed automatic
Name2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER3.6-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER3.6-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER3.6-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed6-cylinder horizontally opposed6-cylinder horizontally opposed6-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.53.63.63.6
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
Valvetraini-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift SystemDual Active Valve Control SystemDual Active Valve Control SystemDual Active Valve Control System
Horsepower170170170256256256
Horsepower RPM560056005600660066006600
Torque lb ft170170170247247247
Torque RPM400040004000440044004400
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R3.6R Premium3.6R Limited
City MPG191921181818
Highway MPG262628242424
Combined MPG222224202020
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R3.6R Premium3.6R Limited
Length (in)188.2188.2188.2188.2188.2188.2
Width (in)71.771.771.771.771.771.7
Height (in)65.765.765.765.765.765.7
Wheelbase (in)107.9107.9107.9107.9107.9107.9
Ground clearance (in)8.78.78.78.78.78.7
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R3.6R Premium3.6R Limited
Towing capacity lb300030003000300030003000
Cargo volume max (cu ft)71.371.371.371.371.371.3
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R3.6R Premium3.6R Limited
Wheel size (in)161717171717
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishwith covers6-spoke6-spoke6-spoke6-spoke6-spoke
Tire spec215/70 R16 99S all-season225/60 R17 98T all-season225/60 R17 98T all-season225/60 R17 98T all-season225/60 R17 98T all-season225/60 R17 98T all-season
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R3.6R Premium3.6R Limited
Abs standardYesYesYesYesYesYes
Brake assistYesYesYesYesYesYes
Ring shaped reinforcement frameYesYesYesYesYesYes
Airbags descriptionFront, front-side, and side-curtainFront, front-side, and side-curtainFront, front-side, and side-curtainFront, front-side, and side-curtainFront, front-side, and side-curtainFront, front-side, and side-curtain
Vdc standardYesYesYesYesYesYes
Traction controlYesYesYesYesYesYes
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R3.6R Premium3.6R Limited
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYesYesYes
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)YesYesYesYesYesYes
Traction Control System (TCS)YesYesYesYesYesYes
Roof rails with integrated and retractable cross barsYesYesYesYesYesYes
6-way manually adjustable driver’s seatYesYesYesYesYesYes
4-speaker audio system with MP3/WMA capabilityYesYesYesYesYesYes
Electronic parking brake with hill-holder functionYesYesYesYesYesYes
Reclining rear seatsYesYesYesYesYesYes
60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbackYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cargo-area underfloor storageYesYesYesYesYesYes
10-way power adjustable driver’s seat-YesYes-YesYes
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel-YesYes-YesYes
Fog lights-YesYes-YesYes
Body-color folding side mirrors-YesYes---
Driver’s auto up/down power window-YesYes---
Available All-Weather Package-See conditionSee condition---
Leather-trimmed upholstery--Yes--Yes
Dual-zone automatic digital climate control--Yes--Yes
harman/kardon 440-watt 9-speaker premium audio system--Yes--Yes
XM Satellite Radio--Yes--Yes
Bluetooth hands-free calling--Yes--Yes
Woodgrain-patterned accent trim--Yes--Yes
4-way power adjustable front-passenger’s seat--Yes--Yes
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, wiper de-icer)--Yes---
Paddle shifters with downshift rev-matching control---YesYesYes
Larger brake discs (12.4-inch front)---YesYesYes
Dual exhaust outlets---YesYesYes
All-Weather Package----YesYes